Maine § 480-FF. - Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 480-FF. — Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 480-FF.. Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas
If an area is identified by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as the type of area listed in section 480‑B, subsection 10, paragraph B, subparagraph (3) after the effective date of this section, the department shall notify each municipality in which the significant wildlife habitat is located and members of the Legislature who represent residents of the municipality in which the significant wildlife habitat is located. The department and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters and inland fisheries and wildlife matters on any action taken pursuant to this section. [PL 2007, c. 533, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 480-FF.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 480-FF. cover?
Section 480-FF. ("Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 480-FF.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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